Western Australia Votes as Labor Seeks to Maintain Dominance

Labor's Roger Cook faces challenges from a resurgent opposition and voter concerns over cost-of-living and leadership transitions.

WA Labor, led by Premier Roger Cook, is heavily favored to retain government but faces likely seat losses to the Liberals and Nationals.
Voter concerns include the rising cost of living, job security, education, and housing, with some seeking alternatives to major parties.
The federal Labor government's ban on live sheep exports has influenced rural voters, pushing some traditional Labor supporters toward the Nationals.
Controversies, including a disendorsed Liberal candidate in Kimberley, have posed challenges for the opposition during the campaign.
Polling suggests a strong Labor majority, though reduced from their historic landslide in 2021, with results expected late tonight.